Ever since I moved into my humble home I’ve toyed with the idea of adding a picket fence for front yard curb appeal. I love the idea of a quaint little fence defining the landscape with an element of charm. Photo by Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects Once the fence is up, garden areas can…
Happy Saturday to all of you! I’m just popping in today to let you know about some changes coming to my blog, Town and Country Living. I started my blog seven years ago! I can’t believe it’s been that long ago since I nervously published my first post about my daughter Bridget’s burlap and lace…
I’m determined to instill the love of gardening and all things green into my readers – even if it’s just a small leaflet of desire. Of course, many of you are avid gardeners both indoors and out! To celebrate the love of flower gardening, I’m giving away a copy of the book, Martha’s Flowers –…
Sometimes when I find home tours to share, I think – this is my new favorite home! There seems to be no shortage of beautiful homes and today’s rustic lake home is definitely on my list of favorites! Photo by T.S. Adams Studio, Architects Although the house is light and airy, it’s also warm…
Every spring I always wish I had planted more tulips in the fall. So last fall I did indeed plant more tulips – but I fear it’s not enough. I adore masses of these spring beauties in the landscape and decided to share tulip garden ideas on the blog today. Organize clusters of tulips…
It appears to be craft week here at Town and Country Living because I’m back with a branch and vine spring wreath tutorial to brighten any wall or door. We have lots of fallen twigs and branches in the yard so I figured, why not put them to good use and create something pretty?…
I grew up in a home where we weren’t allowed to put stuff on the refrigerator door. My mother said it looked too messy, but I no longer follow that philosophy. Instead, I make pretty nature inspired wood slice magnets for the fridge! Today I’m joining 25 other bloggers to bring you loads of…
Welcome to my modern country home tour – spring edition! I don’t know what happened this winter but I was on a bit of a decorating binge and made a few impactful changes – like changes in wall color. My home tour is just one of many today. Krista at The Happy Housie organized…
The past few months have seen several subtle changes in my home. The newest change is my vintage painted mantel that gets a bit of drama with new coat of almost-black paint. Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity group of bloggers to bring you the best of the spring season with our decorated mantels….
Create a fresh spring dining nook with beneficial houseplants and a simple table throw. The look is effortless and organic. This is the second day of the Styled + Set spring tour hosted by Lory at Designthusiasm. A special welcome to those of you coming from Shabbyfufu. I’ve always loved Janet’s soft and classy…
Spring flowers typically populate my home this time of year, but 2019 is the year of easy houseplants for me. See how to create cozy spring living with a variety of pretty greenery. I’m completely smitten with Philodendron Brasil. The heart-shaped leaves feature a pretty pairing of dark and light green and the plant…
Decorated paper mache boxes make cute storage units for a variety of things, from jewelry to sewing supplies and more. The boxes are fairly cheap and it’s easy to decorate them in vintage style. Read on to find out how! (This post contains affiliate links.) Today I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring DIY tour…
Last week I wrote about house hunting with my daughter and her family. Today I’m back with good news. My daughter and her hubby found a cute bungalow style home to raise their young family! And be forewarned, there are a lot of pictures ahead. Last Saturday we toured five homes and the fifth…
My favorite decor trend for 2019 is the resurgence of popularity in houseplants. Plants are good for your soul and great for your health. If you think you have a brown thumb and can’t grow healthy houseplants, think again! I’m a huge fan of philodendrons and my most recent acquisition is this gorgeous Hope Philodendron…
My 2019 goal for home tours is to showcase a variety of styles in architecture and interior design. Some houses you’ll love, some – not so much. But it’s still interesting to see different design concepts, like today’s traditional home in Houston dressed in eclectic southwestern style. Photo by NEST Design Group The large…
Do you remember the excitement of searching for your very first home? Today I’m heading out with my daughter and her hubby to find their dream starter home! My daughter is a stay-at-home-mom so they’re living on one salary and need to be conservative while house hunting. I collected a batch of small houses –…
